NMFC Changes Impacting Freight Class Groups in 2024

The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) has announced upcoming changes to the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) that will come into effect on August 3rd.

These changes are set to impact several freight class groups, leading to adjustments in how various goods are categorized and classified for shipping purposes.

Groups Affected by the NMFC Class Changes:

• Agricultural Implements, Other than Hand Group
• Automobile Parts Group
• Boat Group
• Box Group
• Building Group
• Building Materials, Miscellaneous, Group
• Carriers, Shipping Group
• Chemicals Group
• Cloth, Fabric, Dry Goods or Textiles Group
• Conduits, Earthen Group
• Filters Group
• Floor or Wall Coverings and Related Articles Group
• Foodstuffs Group
• Hardware Group
• Machinery Group

Carriers, shippers and logistics professionals operating in these industries should take note of these upcoming changes to ensure compliance with the revised NMFC classifications.

In 2025, there will be additional impactful changes to NMFCs. The NMFTA is hosting learning sessions to help you better understand the impact. For more information and updates on the NFMC changes, visit NMFTA’s website.

If you have questions about how this may impact your LTL shipping, contact us.